ABOUT THE ROAD SAFETY COMMISSION
The Road Safety Commission exists to make every journey safe for all Western Australians. We unite the system, bringing together government, industry and communities to act as one. We change behaviour with insight, using evidence and data to help change people’s attitudes and behaviours and are powered by the community for the community.
Road Safety Commission: Make every journey safe.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Road Safety Commission is seeking a Digital Communications Officer to join the expanding Communication team.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the digital and online communication and digital social media platforms, targeting audiences to promote the Road Safety Commissions vision to get people home to the one they love.
THE ROLE
Leading a small dynamic team, with support of the Digital Strategy Coordinator, the role is responsible for the development of social media strategies and producing content for various platforms and targeting audiences across digital platforms with the intent to encourage safe behaviours and reduce serious crashes on Western Australian Roads.
Interviews for the position are anticipated to be held in late May 2026.
WHAT WE OFFER
In return for your skills and commitment we offer an excellent range of benefits.
Pay and Leave
- Employer contribution of 12% superannuation in addition to your salary.
- 20 days of annual leave (pro rata for part time).
- Annual leave loading payment in December of each year.
- 13 weeks (pro rata) paid long service leave for every seven years of consecutive service.
- 15 days personal leave each year (pro rata for part time).
- 3 days public service holiday.
- 14 weeks paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
Flexible work options
- A range of flexible work options including working from home and purchase of additional annual leave.
Health and well-being
- Access to free Chaplaincy and Psychological services.
- Social Club activities.
- Free flu vaccinations annually.
- Subsidies for eyesight testing and glasses.
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To apply, please submit:
- A comprehensive and up to date Curriculum Vitae (CV), including contact details of two (2) referees who can comment on your ability to satisfy all of the Essential Work-Related Requirements. Applicants should nominate at least one immediate supervisor/manager unless exceptional circumstances exist.
- A covering letter (2 pages maximum) addressing the following work-related requirements. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Social media and digital channel management skills – Developing, implementing and managing digital channels and social media.
- Social media content creation skills – Formulating social media content to a professional standard.
- Communication and stakeholder engagement skills – Consulting with internal and external stakeholders and interviewing talent.
- The attached Integrity Consent Form (Not required for current WA Police Force employees)
Candidates must also read the attached contextual information (Supplementary Information – Digital Communications Officer) regarding conditions of employment including security clearance, integrity checking requirements and the WA Police Force Drug and Alcohol policy.
During the recruitment process we provide reasonable adjustments to allow people with a disability to participate effectively. If you have any access or communication needs to allow you to better participate in this process, please contact our Police Staff Selection and Deployment Manager Matt Davis on telephone (08) 6229 5723 or via email at matt.davis@police.wa.gov.au
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Applicants are requested to apply online. To apply online, you must have a valid email address and be ready to attach your comprehensive electronic resume, integrity check form (if required) and any additional attachments as requested in the “APPLICATION PROCESS” section of the advertisement. Please select the “APPLY FOR JOB” button at the top/bottom of this advertisement.
Should you encounter any problems lodging your online application please contact Police Staff Selection and Deployment on (08) 6229 5772 during business hours (8am to 4pm, Monday – Friday), prior to the specified closing time.
FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION
Please contact Joanna Hynes, Manager Marketing on telephone number 0412 027 383.
EMAILED, LATE OR PRO-FORMA APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
